You can find cheap violins and other string instruments on the internet, at flea markets, or even in some music stores. They are cheap because they are made by unskilled workers instead of highly trained professional luthiers. Such instruments are often made from unseasoned, poor quality wood. As a result, these instruments are hard to tune, hard to play in tune, and they are difficult to handle. The frustrations of playing an inferior instrument often lead to a lack of interest in playing. Moreover, the cost of suitable replacement parts may be higher than the cost of the cheap instrument itself.It takes much less time and effort to make progress on a good instrument. Your child’s success depends on it, along with good teaching, efficient practice, and the parents’ encouragement and success. It requires a serious effort to produce a beautiful sound on a stringed instrument.